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Trapping
There are some occasions where Falconry or the use of trained raptors does not fit into the control solution. The Birdman will not put the life of the raptor in danger. Some residential situations where roosting/nesting starlings and pigeons are creating a problem, falconry is not viable. Strategic trap setups, as an alternative and can have an effect on reducing bird numbers. Well designed traps can be bought commercially or home built. The key to the success of trapping is daily monitoring and baiting. Bait birds must have a food and water supply and shelter from the elements.

Structure Modifications
If the problem bird species have limited access or no access to building interiors or exteriors they will search out other suitable areas. The use of netting and wires have proved successful but can be expensive. Starlings are cavity nesters and look for nesting opportunities under eaves troughs, cracks, almost any hole they can squeeze into. Be sure to plug up any entry areas. Pigeons build loose nests on ledges. They prefer the apex of roofs but will build low nests if they feel comfortable and have no predator interference. If pigeons have no access to perches or ledges they will seek out other more suitable areas. Pigeons can nest and raise young year round, especially if they have indoor access.

Pyrotechnics and Stress calls
Propane cannons, starter pistols, shotguns and almost any device emitting a loud noise will frighten any animal whether it is human, bird, or mammal. The problem is noise pollution and the repetitive nature of some of the automated systems soon loose the desired effect. The birds just adapt to the noise as an environmental change. I have found a randomized combination of all options the most effective. Recordings of birds in distress have been used for many years on Airport runways, vineyards and orchards. Again if they are used in addition to other methods the effectiveness is amplified. It is a matter of when you use them not how much you use them!

Owl Boxes and Falcon Hacking
Though great in theory the overall effectiveness is in doubt, IMHO. The notion of providing nesting arrangements to attract raptors such as owls and perhaps falcons to a problem area is good in theory, but unless they are actively hunting the problem birds in question how effective can they be? However setting up suitable habitat for birds of prey receives no objection from the Birdman. Hawks and falcons can use some help in this arena, provided it is in balance with prey species. Hacking large falcons such as peregrines at airports is a just a feel-good venture. I honestly feel allowing young raptors to learn their trade in dangerous environments associated with airports, bridges and tall buildings is just asking for trouble. It is interesting to note that falcon breeders hacking birds in controlled areas have incurred heavy losses annually.

Gull Wire System
While all pest bird species can be annoying, gulls are perhaps the worst culprits of all. Not only are they incredibly intelligent, but they are particularly stubborn creatures. Whether they have nested on your roof and are guarding their eggs, or merely like to roost in the one spot, you will likely find it extremely difficult to shift these gulls once they have settled in. Not only do gulls cause a lot of bother by fouling all over the building, but they can also become quite aggressive when they are guarding their eggs and chicks. Due to the way their eyes work, gulls have poor depth perception, so even though they are several storeys up, they will see people on the ground as just a few metres away and swoop down to protect their young from the perceived threat. The only real option is a gull wire system.
Gull wire systems work by using nylon-coated wire, typically coloured yellow so that the gulls can clearly see them. The wires are spaced so that they are slightly narrower than the birds’ wingspan. This makes it extremely difficult for them to land and take off properly, so the gulls will quickly give up and move on to another area.

Traditional bird wire systems would entangle the birds and trap them, but our advanced gull wire merely keeps them from landing in the first place.
Many of our customers choose gull parallel wire systems because they are a more discrete option than nets. This makes them the ideal choice where the appearance of the net on a roof might be a concern. What’s more, a gull wire system also makes it easier for people to access the roof for maintenance, as it is possible to walk between the wires. This type of system is also less susceptible to damage in high winds than a large roof net.

Netting
Heavy duty, flame resistant, polypropylene netting is used to block birds from entering unwanted areas. Bird Netting is the most efficient and effective method for excluding birds and is effective for all bird species. The netting creates a physical barrier to prevent birds from landing or nesting.
Why Bird Net?
• 100% bird exclusion against all pest bird species
• Nearly invisible bird control method
• Extremely durable & versatile bird exclusion product
Flame Resistant
Polyethylene used is resistant to Ultraviolet Rays from the sun
Does not absorb water or rot
Humane bird control product
Maintenance possible with customized Zipper Installation

Bird Netting keeps winged pests from finding any space to land by denying entrance to awnings, rooftops, walls and courtyards. Once netting systems are implemented, birds can no longer access areas and must move to a different location, saving the expense and man-hours of having to clean up an unsightly and dangerous mess.
Professionally installed net is virtually invisible at most sunlight or shaded areas. The majority of lighting conditions, along with professional installations, can make the Bird Netting almost disappear to most viewpoints.

Trapping
Trapping programs are an effective way to quickly reduce a pest pigeon problem. Live traps are a highly recommended control strategy when rapid decrease in flock size is required; or if other control methods are not practical.
Some residential situations where roosting/nesting pigeons are creating a problem. Strategic trap setups, as an alternative and can have an effect on reducing bird numbers. Well designed traps can be bought commercially or home built. The key to the success of trapping is daily monitoring and baiting. Bait birds must have a food and water supply and shelter from the elements.

Falconry
With the aid of specially trained captive bred raptors, primarily Harris Hawks we can virtually clear indoor structures of pigeons, starlings and other small birds. For problem birds on the exterior of buildings we employ the use of falcons. The aerial pressure from these awesome hunters drives roosting birds such as gulls, pigeons and starlings from structures.

This natural, genetically coded predator-prey fear instinct is the primary reason for its effectiveness.

The hawks and falcons used for pest deterrence are initially trained in the traditional falconry manner however from the early stages an emphasis is placed on flying in and around structures and confined areas. This early conditioning to industrial and man-made environments allows for free flying raptors in a safe controlled manner with little fear of loss or danger to my clients. Noisy machinery has no negative effect on their behaviour to work.

The team of raptors are presently working in Airport hangers with roofs  exceeding 90 feet, tight closed confines found in Lumber Mills and Waste Transfer Stations. In some cases the birds are working alongside loaders, conveyor belts and other industrial situations.

Falconry Is Ancient
The first defensible record of humans using birds of prey for
hunting comes from an Assyrian bas-relief dated in the early part of the seventh century, B.C. References to falconry in China come from as early as 680 B.C. in the kingdom of Ch’u, although one Japanese work states that falcons were used as gifts to Chinese princes during the Hsia Dynasty (206-220, B.C.), encouraged by the Emperor Teng’s fondness for hunting in the imperial forests with falcons and dozens of that era’s finest falconers. The first record of falconry in Japan is reported around 720, A.D.